In our February 2024 issue, on sale 18 January 2024

Ancient wonders

From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Bettany Hughes tours seven ancient marvels

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The squirrel war

Peter Coates explains why the arrival of the grey squirrel caused such anguish in 20th-century Britain

Medieval breastfeeding

Hannah Skoda shines a light onto a vital aspect of motherhood in the Middle Ages

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Giant history quiz

To celebrate our 300th issue, test your history knowledge with 300 trivia questions set by some of our favourite historians

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